The Financial Foundations Series - a series of four courses based on Dave Ramsey's "The Seven Baby Steps for Financial Success" - coaches practical and relevant financial skills that empower participants toward a solid financial foundation. The author of Financial Peace, Ramsey is also the financial commentator on the nationally syndicated "The Dave Ramsey Show."

Led by instructor Jeanine O'Brien, a certified debt-elimination specialist, this series spans four courses.

? Part 1 covers savings, budgets and debt;

? Part 2 overviews college student essentials, family friends, philanthropy and consumer awareness;

? Part 3 teaches bargains, credit bureaus and insurance; and

? Part 4 discusses investments, retirement and savings plans. "We teach common sense, real-life financial principles that work," O'Brien said. Each course in the series builds on the skills and knowledge learned during the preceding courses.

? Financial Foundations Part 1 (31448) will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:25 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 1;

? Financial Foundations Part 2 (31449) will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:25 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2;

? Financial Foundations Part 3 (31450) will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:25 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16; and

? Financial Foundations Part 4 (31451) will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:25 p.m., Saturday, March 2. All courses will be held at Moraine Park Technical College, in Fond du Lac, Wis.

To register call 1-800-472-4554. To discover more, visit morainepark.edu. Price is $43.50 (62 or over $33.25) per course.